Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Mandarin
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Mandarin
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
mandarin
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
mandarín
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
tangerina
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Mandarynka
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Mandarin and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Mandarin and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Ram's Horn
Care of Mandarin and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.